Network Architect

Our client is a global IT services company. Job Description: Our client is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone. Network Architect Location: Hampshire (onsite 5 days per week) Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including the applicable residency requirements for the role, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where these are necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations. The Network Architect is responsible for the design, development, and governance of enterprise network architectures across data and voice domains.

This role ensures that network solutions are robust, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with both client requirements and industry standards. Operating across the full ITIL 4 Service Value Chain, the Network Architect drives architectural excellence from strategic planning through to operational support, while leading cross-functional teams and influencing investment decisions that shape the organisation's network capability.

Key Responsibilities Plan & Strategy Define and maintain network architecture roadmaps aligned with client and organisational strategy. Research technological advancements to ensure voice and data networking solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and company standards.

Evaluate cost analyses and vendor comparisons for large-scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations. Recommend investment decisions to management and customers based on independent assessment of current and future network performance, stability, and management issues.

Design & Transition Generate conceptual, logical, and physical network architectures with supporting documentation, testing analyses, test plans, and risk assessments. ...

Report this job